The unmissable event for maritime professionals is approaching, and this year, Weenav will be there. If you are a key player in the maritime sector — shipowner, port operator, naval decision-maker, technical manager, or technology partner — here's why you should mark this date in your calendar and come meet us at Port de Lorient Centre.
NAVEXPO, the benchmark professional trade show in the maritime industry
Since 2016, NAVEXPO has established itself as the leading trade show dedicated to operational maritime solutions. Each edition brings together, in the exceptional setting of Port de Lorient Centre, French and international companies showcasing their innovations, expertise, and concrete solutions to a qualified professional audience.
What sets NAVEXPO apart from other industry events is its unique and immersive format. The trade show isn't limited to stands and brochures: it combines a business area under marquees with a Dynamic Expo, a signature feature of the show, which allows visitors to discover real-life demonstrations of boats afloat, maritime drones, and innovative equipment during sea trials. In a single day, you can compare, test, and interact directly with the technical teams of exhibiting companies — a density of information and contacts impossible to achieve otherwise.
The figures from the last edition speak for themselves:
- 1,200 professional visitors with decision-making profiles
- 100 exhibitors French and international
- 25 boats, drones, and innovative equipment on display and sea trials
- 15 conferences and roundtables
A human-scale format, designed to foster closeness and meaningful discussions — far from large, generalist fairs where you get lost in the crowd.
An exhibition focused on the issues of tomorrow's maritime industry
NAVEXPO doesn't just present what exists today. The exhibition places a major focus on technological innovations and solutions for decarbonization that are shaping the future of the maritime sector. Civil and military maritime drones (USV, UUV, ROV, UAV), electric, hybrid, and hydrogen propulsion, digital solutions and artificial intelligence, innovative sail propulsion… the topics covered reflect the concrete challenges faced by maritime operators today.
The conferences and roundtables organized during the three days of the exhibition give a voice to operators, who discuss their realities, needs, and concrete projects. Companies offering innovative solutions present their technologies through real-world use cases — a format that encourages direct and operational discussions, without mincing words.
The exhibition brings together players from a wide range of sectors: defense and security, port services, maritime and river mobility, naval industry, ports and local authorities, maritime and underwater works, hydrography, offshore energy, merchant marine, fishing, and offshore racing. This diversity of profiles makes NAVEXPO particularly interesting for cross-sectoral and unexpected encounters.
Weenav at the heart of the action: come and meet us
The maritime sector is one built on trust, where human relationships are as important as technology. NAVEXPO offers precisely this environment: a professional yet approachable atmosphere, direct conversations, and time to delve into topics. No 20-minute virtual meetings — just real discussions over coffee with a view of Lorient harbor, or directly on the pontoons watching boats maneuver.
Why visit us?
If you already work with Weenav, this is the ideal opportunity to catch up: project progress, new features, roadmap, and field feedback. Our teams will be available for personalized discussions, without the distance and rigidity of a pre-scheduled video call.
If you don't know us yet, NAVEXPO is the best place to discover firsthand what Weenav can bring to your organization: a genuine conversation, tailored to your operational challenges, with people who know the maritime sector inside out.
NAVEXPO in practice: everything you need to know
The exhibition takes place at Lorient Centre Port, on the Quai du Péristyle, featuring a large pontoon facing the harbor. Lorient was not chosen by chance: the city is home to several major players in the maritime sector in its immediate vicinity — military shipyards, the French Navy, maritime service and works operators, and technological innovation laboratories. The geographical context itself immerses participants in the heart of a vibrant maritime hub.
The exhibition is organized around four complementary areas:
The Company Stands Marquee, where you'll find French and international exhibitors, categorized by sector: drones and digital solutions, naval construction and engineering, onboard equipment, marine environment measurement, port infrastructure, safety equipment, commercial and military diving, maritime services.
The Conference Area, featuring a rich program of roundtables and presentations led by industry operators and innovators. These are key moments to understand the future of the maritime sector and identify emerging solutions.
The Dynamic Expo, NAVEXPO's unique signature and most distinctive added value. This is where you can see, touch, and test: professional boats with onboard visits and sea trials, demonstrations of maritime drones in the port waters and in the large 25 m³ diving tank, innovative sail propulsion systems with onboard navigation in the harbor. No catalog can replace a real-world demonstration.
The Café Restaurant area with a view of the harbor — because the best business conversations often happen in a relaxed setting, with the sea as a backdrop.
A trade show for decision-makers
NAVEXPO targets a professional audience of maritime operators, buyers, and decision-makers. It's not a public exhibition: the 1,200 expected visitors are dedicated professionals attending with specific goals — to identify solutions, meet partners, learn about technological advancements, and benchmark market offerings.
This is exactly the kind of audience Weenav wants to engage with: people who understand their challenges, have concrete projects, and are looking for contacts who can address real needs. No time-wasting appointments — just conversations designed to lead to tangible outcomes.
Book your slot to meet us now
If you're planning to attend NAVEXPO — whether you're an existing Weenav client, a partner, or simply curious about what we do — please don't hesitate to contact us in advance to schedule a meeting.
We'd be delighted to meet you there, learn about your current projects, and explore together how Weenav can contribute to your development.
See you soon in Lorient.
To learn more about NAVEXPO and register as a professional visitor, visit https://navexpo.com/fr/le-salon/le-salon-navexpo
To schedule an appointment with the Weenav team at the show, please contact us directly.
Published on: 21/05/2026
Author: Sophie Castelain
